Avp, Managed Investments Operations

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About this Position

The managed investments AVP supervises the Lifetime Investment Program Asset Movement and Account Services Departments while assisting the department VP in assessing and streamlining operational functions. The duties of these departments include broker-dealer principle review, account activation, asset movement, and cashiering functions. The incumbent ensures all service level agreements are met and compliance standards are kept. Their primary responsibility is to mentor and supervise their team while being a hands on leader.

The estimated salary range for this position is 100K - 120K

Responsibilities & Qualifications

This position requires a series 7 and 24 license to function as and supervise broker-dealer principles.

A successful candidate will have experience in managed investment operations, preferably in the Pershing ecosystem.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs overall operations, workflow, establish procedures and standards

• Directs overall operations and workflow of Departments

• Establishes goals and determines projects to be performed by the AVP and staff members

• Establishes project priorities and schedules deadlines to be met

• Teaches, communicates and enforces company policies and procedures

• Identifies problem areas and implements corrective action

• Assists in the resolution of problems

• Monitors departmental operations and offers assistance as required

• Assists in the coordination of work activities with other departments or external parties

• Performs needs analysis of departmental systems, procedures and workflow methods to identify enhancement opportunities

• Assists in the initiation and implementation of workflow improvements and system enhancements as identified

• Establishes and maintains records and reporting systems

• Sets acceptable work practices

• Consults with upper management

• Participates in management discussions and decisions

• Recommends policies and guidelines to higher-level management

• Makes recommendations to upper management concerning department changes, improvements, enhancements and benefits

• Supervises staff

• Coordinates and enforces training procedures and ensures that training is upgraded when necessary

• Assists the VP in the annual evaluation of employee performance

• Identifies staffing requirements

• Interviews and hires job applicants as needed

• Counsels employees on acceptable work place behaviors, performance and other problems, complaints and in resolving grievances

• Act as Broker Dealer Principal

• Completes account activation by either approving activation into the Primerica Brokerage Services or supervises a direct report acting in this compacity

• Completes trading of non-program accounts, or program accounts in special circumstances or supervises a direct report acting in this compacity

• Completes allocating of trade errors, margin calls, and other firm level activity or supervises a direct report acting in this compacity

• Complies with Operational-Assessment Initiative -

• Establishes departmental Operational-Assessment procedures

• Monitors Team's compliance with Operational-Assessment procedures

• Adheres to Operational-Assessment testing schedule

• Reports identified issues to senior management

• Professional knowledge

• Updates professional and managerial knowledge and skills

• Each team member is expected to be aware of risk within their functional area. This includes observing all policies, procedures, laws, regulations and risk limits specific to their role. Additionally, they should raise and report known or suspected violations to the appropriate Company authority in a timely fashion

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field

• 2 - 3 years managed investments operations experience preferably in Pershing's NetX360.

• An ideal candidate would have 4+ years of experience using NetX360 and / or managing operations teams that use NetX360 for operational purposes

• Series 7 and 24 required (Series 24 may be obtained learning agreement could be negotiated)

• Strong prioritizing, organization, interpersonal, problem solving, analysis skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, excellent judgement and effective problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines for several simultaneous projects and manage multiple priorities

• Ability to work independently as well as being a part of a groups.

• Flexibility in work schedule to meet the demands of the growing platform

• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office experience (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Series 65 preferred

• Remote work may be available with stipulations in accordance with FINRA supervisory regulations

FLSA status:

This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay):

Yes

Our Benefits:

• Day one health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) Plan with competitive employer match

• Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off

• Life and disability insurance

• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account

• Professional development

• Tuition reimbursement

• Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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